If the Golden State Warriors are going to make a move at the February 8 trade deadline, it will likely be to upgrade their bench rotation. Steve Kerr recently discussed how hard it would be to upgrade the Warriors’ current talent pool. However, there’s always room for improvement, especially on the bench.
Golden State have struggled with their depth this season. Injuries, slumps, and suspensions have all played a part in the team’s struggle to roll out a consistent lineup and build a legitimate identity. With that in mind, it makes sense for Mike Dunleavy Jr. to explore some smaller deals to potentially give Kerr additional flexibility within his rotations.
The upside to making a smaller move is that it doesn’t cost as many assets. It also means Golden State’s core rotation will likely remain intact. However, figuring out what areas of the team to strengthen is never as easy as it sounds.
Here are three role players who could potentially improve the Warriors’ deep-bench rotation for the second half of the season and the playoffs.